Government
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Electric fleet news 10 Mar 2021Government launches £20m EV innovation fund
The Government has announced £20m of funding for the development of new technology that will support the shift to electric vehicles (EVs).
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Opinion 4 Dec 2020UK businesses relying on UK government to capitalise on EV developments
Paul Holland, managing director for UK Fuel at Fleetcor, feels that the UK government should capitalise on EV developments and help fleets make the switch.
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Electric fleet news 21 Sep 2020UK cities urge more Government funding to fuel urban fleet switch to EV
Transport authorities from major UK cities are urging the Government for more funding to help urban fleets make the switch to electric vehicles (EV).
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Tax and legislation news 1 Sep 2020Government launches pavement parking consultation
The Government has launched a consultation to decide how it will stop vehicles from blocking pavements.
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Manufacturer news 24 Jun 2020Hybrids will still be required if Government bans ICE cars in 2035, says Ford boss
Hybrid cars, including mild-hybrid and plug-in, will be required if the Government is going to achieve it’s ambition of banning the sale of Internal Combustion Engine cars by 2035.
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Fleet industry news 19 Jun 2020Fleet sector support will boost economy, says BVRLA
The BVRLA has written to the Chancellor outlining how fiscal stimulus for the fleet sector could boost the country’s economic recovery and accelerate the transition to cleaner transport.
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Manufacturer news 2 Jun 2020Government consults on implementation of EU type approval regulations
The Government is consulting on the adoption of new EU type approval legislation, which gives authorities enhanced powers of scrutiny over manufacturers and test agencies.
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General News 15 May 2020Government outlines ambition for extra 6,000 rapid chargers on UK motorways
The Government expects up to 6,000 additional rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargers will be required across the UK’s motorways and major A roads by 2035.
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Tax and legislation news 16 Mar 2020Government to trial drones and e-scooters in £90m transport review
The government has launched a consultation to investigate the use of micromobility vehicles, flexible bus services and mobility as a service (MaaS).
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NEWS 4 Nov 2019Private parking firms to give grace period in Government clampdown
Action taken to reduce rogue car park charges.
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NEWS 25 Oct 2019Speeding tickets reach record level in 2018
Speeding ticket offences have increased each year since 2011.
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NEWS 25 Oct 2019Ditching October clock change could reduce accidents, says RoSPA
Rospa call for permanent BST to reduce accidents.
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NEWS 29 Jul 2019SWARCO eVolt chosen by East Lothian Council for new EV charging hubs
East Lothian Council has chosen SWARCO eVolt to supply its electric vehicle (EV) charging units.
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General News 16 Jul 2019Government reveals plans for all new-build homes to be fitted with EV charge points
The Government has revealed plans to have new-build homes fitted with their own EV charging point.
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Environment news 1 Jul 2019Idling drivers face larger penalties in air quality crackdown
The Government will launch a new consultation this summer with the intention of increasing the penalties for vehicles left idling.
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Fleet industry news 24 Jun 2019Government announces new requirements for electric chargepoints
Roads Minister Michael Ellis has today (24 June 2019) announced that all government-funded home chargepoints installed in the future must be ‘smart’.
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Fleet industry news 22 Mar 2019
ClientEarth lawyers issue legal risk warning over council air pollution inaction
ClientEarth has written to 38 local authorities in England and Wales warning of the legal risk of inaction on air pollution
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Tax and legislation news 16 Jan 2019Government again rejects calls to bring forward 2% BIK rate for EVs
The Government has again ignored calls to bring forward the 2% BIK rate for pure EVs from April 2020 to April 2019.
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Fleet industry news 13 Dec 2018Government and industry take up the EV charge point challenge
Government-funded and commercial-backed ventures are seeking to identify solutions to some of the most pressing concerns around EV charging infrastructure.
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Fleet industry news 28 Nov 2018Government should help alternative fuels flourish, says AA
The AA has called on British Government to help alternative fuels flourish, as the fleet industry indicates a “strong desire” to use them.
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